Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy, BSc (Hons)

Traumatic experiences, prolonged suffering, and developmental or existential crises can profoundly affect psychological and physical health, manifesting as relationship challenges, eating disorders, or symptoms of depression and anxiety. Counselling and psychotherapy encompass a range of evidence-based, theory-driven approaches focused on fostering psychological change through talking and listening techniques.This course addresses all core psychological elements mandated by the British Psychological Society (BPS), including lifespan development, research methods, and areas like social, biological, and cognitive psychology. It integrates specialist units in counselling and psychotherapy each year, alongside practical skills training in empathic listening, questioning, and resilience building via role-playing and peer feedback. Accredited by the BPS, the program offers expert teaching, advanced facilities, opportunities for skills development through initiatives like the Rise program, and preparation for careers in therapeutic fields, with a focus on transferable employability skills.